KYYBA Inc
Technical Recruiting Manager at KYYBA Inc
Description:
As a Program Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex Automated Driving Systems (ADS) programs from concept through production. You’ll serve as the bridge between engineering and product, ensuring technical excellence, schedule adherence, and alignment to strategic objectives.
Drive end-to-end program planning — defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and key milestones for ADS and ADAS features.
Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, dashboards, and risk registers to ensure transparency and accountability.
Lead cross‑functional reviews to assess readiness for key program milestones (design reviews, software integration points, validation gates).
Stakeholder Alignment & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product planning, global counterparts (including Japan), and executive management.
Support senior leadership with program summaries, KPI tracking, and executive presentations.
Requirements & Change Management
Partner with System and Software Engineering teams to ensure requirements, specifications, and validation plans align with program intent.
Manage change control processes to balance feature requests, timing constraints, and cost targets.
Oversee documentation quality and configuration management in compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and internal governance processes.
Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
Define and monitor KPIs (schedule adherence, defect trends, validation coverage, software maturity).
Leverage data analytics to drive continuous improvement in development efficiency, issue closure rate, and cross‑functional communication.
Leadership & Culture
Champion Company’s values of respect for people and continuous improvement (Kaizen) in every phase of development.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors or master’s in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of experience in program or project management within automotive systems, preferably ADS/ADAS.
Proven record of delivering complex system or software programs in compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple global stakeholders.
Proficiency with project management and engineering tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, ADO, Confluence, DOORS).
PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Location: Ann Arbor, MI — Salary: $79,200–$94,400
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As a Program Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex Automated Driving Systems (ADS) programs from concept through production. You’ll serve as the bridge between engineering and product, ensuring technical excellence, schedule adherence, and alignment to strategic objectives.
Drive end-to-end program planning — defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and key milestones for ADS and ADAS features.
Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, dashboards, and risk registers to ensure transparency and accountability.
Lead cross‑functional reviews to assess readiness for key program milestones (design reviews, software integration points, validation gates).
Stakeholder Alignment & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product planning, global counterparts (including Japan), and executive management.
Support senior leadership with program summaries, KPI tracking, and executive presentations.
Requirements & Change Management
Partner with System and Software Engineering teams to ensure requirements, specifications, and validation plans align with program intent.
Manage change control processes to balance feature requests, timing constraints, and cost targets.
Oversee documentation quality and configuration management in compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and internal governance processes.
Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
Define and monitor KPIs (schedule adherence, defect trends, validation coverage, software maturity).
Leverage data analytics to drive continuous improvement in development efficiency, issue closure rate, and cross‑functional communication.
Leadership & Culture
Champion Company’s values of respect for people and continuous improvement (Kaizen) in every phase of development.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors or master’s in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of experience in program or project management within automotive systems, preferably ADS/ADAS.
Proven record of delivering complex system or software programs in compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple global stakeholders.
Proficiency with project management and engineering tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, ADO, Confluence, DOORS).
PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Location: Ann Arbor, MI — Salary: $79,200–$94,400
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